HR Generalist

Sparks Group is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Generalist who can independently manage day-to-day employee HR needs and support internal and client-related HR system initiatives with minimal oversight. This role is ideal for someone who has truly owned HR functions end to end—not someone who has only assisted or supported others. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to be hired at the client site.  It is also fully on site 5 days as week in Rockville. 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR inquiries related to benefits, payroll, PTO, and HR policies; resolve issues independently or escalate as appropriate

• Guide employees through benefits enrollments and troubleshoot issues with health insurance, FSA/LSA, retirement plans, and related programs

• Review timesheets for accuracy prior to payroll runs

• Enter and maintain employee data in HRIS, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and PTO

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations; reconcile carrier invoices

• Maintain compliant employee files; track licenses, certifications, and renewals; initiate and monitor background checks

• Lead new hire orientations and coordinate onboarding activities

• Prepare termination packets and complete offboarding processes

• Support HRIS, payroll, and benefits system implementations by validating data, checking accuracy, and identifying discrepancies

• Communicate directly with client employees to support HR processes (behind the scenes; not a consulting or advisory role)

• Draft HR documents including job descriptions, offer letters, policies, onboarding materials, and audit summaries based on leadership direction

• Conduct HR audits (I-9s, personnel files, PTO, compliance) and prepare client-ready summaries

• Update and manage tasks in Asana, tracking deadlines and ensuring projects stay on schedule

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist with direct ownership of core HR functions

• Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, payroll processes, HRIS, and employee relations

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, problem-solve, and manage multiple priorities without constant direction

• Experience supporting or participating in HR system implementations

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite office environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services or multi-client environment

• Familiarity with HR audits and compliance requirements

• Experience using Asana or similar project management tools

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $28.00 to $30.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.